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Stories from March 29, 2020

Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications

Country singer Joe Diffie dies of coronavirus complications

Country singer Joe Diffie, who had a string of hits in the 1990s with chart-topping ballads and honky-tonk singles like “Home” and “Pickup Man,” has died after testing positive for COVID-19. He was 61.
by The Associated Press

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Much better weather on Monday; rain returns midweek

Our weather will be pleasant on Monday. We have details about the week ahead plus a recap of the weekend rain and snow.
by Ron Trenda

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Trump extends coronavirus distancing guidelines, braces U.S. for big death toll

Trump extends coronavirus distancing guidelines, braces U.S. for big death toll

Bracing the nation for a death toll that could exceed 100,000 people, President Trump on Sunday extended restrictive social distancing guidelines through April, bowing to public-health experts who presented him with even more dire projections for the expanding coronavirus pandemic.
by The Associated Press

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COVID-19 death toll rises to nine in Minnesota

The confirmed COVID-19 death toll in Minnesota climbed to nine on Sunday, as the overall tally of confirmed cases increased to 503. That’s up from five deaths and 441 cases on Saturday. MPR News update for March 29, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson.

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Daily dose of sweetness: Minnesota Girl Scouts working to get cookies to first responders

Daily dose of sweetness: Minnesota Girl Scouts working to get cookies to first responders

The coronavirus outbreak brought the Girl Scout cookie selling season to a screeching halt. Left with unsold inventory, some Minnesota scouts are now inviting people to donate those cookies to first responders and community groups.
by Emily Bright

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A missing boy and a freezing swamp test Wisconsin tracker's instincts

A missing boy and a freezing swamp test Wisconsin tracker's instincts

The rookie Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources warden heard the radio squawk: a 13-year-old boy, missing, in a freezing swamp with snow moving in. He flipped on his lights and sirens and headed for a search that would test all his skills and abilities.
by The Associated Press

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Fauci predicts 100K-200K coronavirus deaths in U.S.

Fauci predicts 100K-200K coronavirus deaths in U.S.

The coronavirus outbreak could kill 100,000 to 200,000 Americans, the U.S. government's top infectious-disease expert warned on Sunday as smoldering hotspots in nursing homes and a growing list of stricken cities heightened the sense of dread across the country.
by The Associated Press

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Storm leaves thousands without power in central, northern Minnesota

Storm leaves thousands without power in central, northern Minnesota

A late-season winter storm brought heavy snow to parts of central and northeast Minnesota late Saturday and early Sunday, knocking out power to more than 14,000 homes and businesses.
by Andrew Krueger

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Cruise ship with COVID-19 cases seeking permission to pass through Panama Canal

Cruise ship with COVID-19 cases seeking permission to pass through Panama Canal

The cruise line said later Saturday that the situation remained “dynamic,” and details were still being finalized. And it remained unclear where the ship eventually will be allowed to dock.
by Matt Sepic and The Associated Press

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